Adam Roberts will work with the USAID for two years before beginning work with American embassies

The Herman and Ersted awards are given annually to recognize excellence in teaching

Some 20 students were in the first graduating class to spend their final year at the UO's law program in Portland

Some nervousness, honor and humility is what UO law student Sigvanna Topkok felt once she was elected the new president of the National Native American Law Students Association on April 7.Topkok’s excited to give back to an organization that’s already given her so much.While studying linguistics and Native American studies at Dartmouth College, Topkok was funded by the college to travel to Nome, Alaska, to work for Kawerak Inc., an organization dedicated to bettering the lives of Alaska Natives.

The governor was on campus to speak with students about the challenges and opportunities facing women in government.